Guwahati: In a major haul, Meghalaya Police seized a huge consignment of heroin worth Rs. 4.8 crores on Sunday.
Acting on a tip-off, police officials intercepted a vehicle bearing registration number ML 05 S 9485 in Ri-Bhoi district.
On checking a vehicle, at least 74 boxes of heroin was recovered.
The vehicle’s driver was arrested in connection to the seizure.
According to reports, the driver is a resident of Manipur.
Moreover, the police officials also seized the car, one mobile phone and Rs. 5,000 cash from his possession.
Meanwhile, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma lauded the efforts made by the state police to bust the trafficking network.
Taking to Twitter he said, “Drug traffickers adopted more dexterous mode but @RibhoiPolice gave matching response by following their MO diligently. In a day long ops 1 notorious drug trafficker from Manipur nabbed & recovered- 74 boxes Heroin worth ₹4.8 Cr, 1 Car, 1 Mobile, Cash ₹5000.”
“My compliments to @MeghalayaPolice & @lrbishnoiips as their tirade against drugs continues,” he added.